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Hi all,

Got through my RAF Filter Interview and am off to OASC shortly, interview went really well. I've also done the PROAC course and a couple of base visits.

I'm looking to go in as a RAF Regiment Officer and am 24 years old, soon to be 25! I did OK at the PROAC, 11.9 in the bleep test, 45 situps, 38 press-ups, but clearly room for improvement. Want to crack 13 in the bleep test really and am confident I can do that.

However, recently my ankles have been clicking a lot (suffered past ankle sprains from football) and my knees are aching a lot too. I can't stop exercising as I need to prep for OASC and I'm afraid I'll lost my good progress.

Does anyone else experience problems with their ankles/joints like the above and any tips? I know it's a very physically demanding role, and whilst my joints don't hurt, the do ache when I'm inactive.

Any advice appreciated .

Thanks al.

Greg

Sorry I dont have any advice r.e. the problems after being in but I'll stick some input in and ask if you had considered taking glucosamine sulphate tablets?

Can be bought from holland and barrats or 'Healthy Direct' on the net. Can be taken with food. Basically it helps to build joint cartiledge and helps the joints in general. I have taken it before and found it really effective.

Good luck with your application anyway

Cod Liver Oil tablets. They have worked wonders for me.

Also, don't tell anyone about this problem, especially at OASC or whatever stage your at now. Remember, the most intense part is the training.

Get past that and your laughing.

Glucosamine and Omega 3 caps are the way forward. I take mine till my joints stop hurting and then forgewt to take them, till they do Take the Omega 3 before food, otherwise thet make you burp and that wonderfull bouquet of fish oil fills yer gob.Not always a winner, and best avoided during sex
Hope that helps

The best thing is to use a mobility scooter, that will help no end

Glucosamine with chondroitin is a winner. Condroitin will help to re-build white fiberous tissue damage (which you may not even be aware of).

Also, make sure you are stretching properly. If your knees are aching, make sure your quads and IT bands are getting the works when they're warm. Dumbbell drop squats with light weights and not allowing the knees to bend beyond around 35 degrees will helpt to strengthen the quads, esp. the vastus medialis, which, with a well-stretched IT band, will keep the patella nicely positioned and avoid any pain due to missalignment.

Good site here ref knee injuries and treatment: http://www.clinicalsportsmedicine.com/chapters/24e.htm

Education is key. Read up on knee anatomy and common complaints/treatments.

anglo-saxon wrote: will keep the patella nicely positioned and avoid any pain due to missalignment.

Especially during standy-uppy

harry hackedoff wrote:

anglo-saxon wrote: will keep the patella nicely positioned and avoid any pain due to missalignment.

Especially during standy-uppy

Which some of the species have been doing longer than others!